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ACDI researcher wins AXA XL Climate Water Nexus Award
Petra Holden has been awarded the prestigious AXA XL Climate Water Nexus Award for her research on equitable nature-based solutions for a sustainable climate future.
07 Nov 2023
Reflections from a surgeon in service of the community
Prof Lydia Cairncross, the head of UCT’s Department of Surgery, delivered her inaugural lecture on Thursday, 2 November.
06 Nov 2023
‘Most life-time mental health problems begin in mid-teens, early adulthood’
Easily accessible mental health services for teens and young adults are key to avert life-long struggles, said Prof Matthew Broome.
03 Nov 2023
UCT gets powerful new tool to combat gender-based violence
An innovative new app named Kwanele has the potential to transform the way in which gender-based violence is reported and addressed on university campuses.
02 Nov 2023
Screen and treat essential to beat cervical cancer
UCT’s Prof Lynette Denny highlighted the importance of an effective screen-and-treat approach to make inroads with cervical cancer.
02 Nov 2023
Online programme fosters growth mindset among students during exams
The Growth Mindset Support Programme aims to continuously reinforce growth mindset principles and support students as they prepare for their final exams.
01 Nov 2023
Distinguished teacher inspired by students’ curiosity, enthusiasm, inquiring minds
Associate Professor Elena Moore is the sole recipient of UCT’s 2021 Distinguished Teacher Award.
30 Nov 2022
Scientific and technical team scoops a VC’s Service Excellence Award
The Scientific and Technical Officers Association is one of two winners of a Vice-Chancellor’s Service Excellence Award for the revamped laboratory and technical skills course.
30 Nov 2022
UCT’s carbon footprint report shows marked COVID-19 lockdown reductions
COVID-19 lockdowns saw UCT’s carbon emissions drop. But the aim of net-zero emissions by 2050 will be a challenge as building and electricity emissions rise.
30 Nov 2022
Hybrid meeting rooms: experience a taste of the future
ICTS’s new hybrid facilities bring together the best of both worlds, combining in-person and remote gatherings.
30 Nov 2022
A cry for men to heed the call against gender-based violence
We need to address the patriarchy that persists in South Africa and engage with how it also robs men of personal autonomy and agency, write Aphiwe Mhlangulana and Leballo Tjemolane.
29 Nov 2022
Opinion
Disability Rights Awareness Month: Creating an inclusive, transformed campus community
Ahead of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, UCT News shines a spotlight on the on-campus services available to students and staff with disabilities.
29 Nov 2022
UCT offers students well-being and self-reflective programme during vac
Students and staff can access the self-reflective Character Strengths and Virtues free and online during the December vacation.
29 Nov 2022
‘I never had no Nobel dreams’
There are no shortcuts to glory. This was the advice of two Nobel laureates addressing UCT’s African Research Society. Research what interests you, work hard and choose good mentors.
25 Nov 2022
‘We’ve walked this journey as a family’ – VC’s farewell to SRC
UCT’s executive said farewell to the SRC at a dinner hosted by VC Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng on 16 November.
23 Nov 2022
Victory as UCT students top national Entrepreneurship Intervarsity competition final
UCT student entrepreneurs pulled out all the stops during the third and final round of the Entrepreneurship Intervarsity competition.
23 Nov 2022
UCT researchers recognised as highly cited
Three UCT researchers are among the world’s most cited, based on the Highly Cited Researchers 2022 list published by Clarivate.
22 Nov 2022
UCT team wins Cyber 9/12 Strategy Challenge
The Atlantic Council and the Cybersecurity Capacity Centre for Southern Africa at UCT partnered to host the Cyber 9/12 Strategy Challenge in South Africa.
22 Nov 2022
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